Quality filters bring a piece of mind. Resist the temptation of offering low priced low price filters. It not worth. At the end you will pay more.
At first the air filter. Todays air filters are integral part of the vehicle air induction system. With computer on-board, the mass airflow measurements are used to optimize fuel usage and exhaus emission.
In other words, if the air filter cause the air intake changed greatly, (due to dirty air-filter) then fuel usage and exhaust emission will compromised too. The car will burn more gas and will create more carbon monoxide (CO), which will over use the catalytic converter, and it lifespan will be shorter.
We recommend to change, inspect air filter following the owners manual, according to mileage and driving conditions.
Oil Filters
You can save few bucks or pennis by take your car to a cheap oil change place. Be carefully, those places use no name oil filters. Those few bucks that you might save, might also lead to a lot more down the line.
There are more then one reason, why you should not do it. No name filters usually do not have the consistency in quality and delivery method over time. It seems, by purchasing a less expensive filer, savings are generated right a way. You should not try to save money on oil and oil filters.
By original or other big well know, name brand filter, like MANN, BOSCH or MAHLE OIL FILTER.
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Name brand filters are familiar with OAM requirements and their filters meet those needs. In the event of issue, occurs with named brand filter, they will assist in resolving the issue.
Use a no name filter, from questionable sources, can cause problems down the line. Those problems can vary from premature engine wear to complete engine failure. You can end up in a big engine repair bill, just because, you tried to save few bucks on oil change.
Placing the proper spec filter is very important with long interval synthetic motor oils in many cars. It is crucial to install a high quality, OEM spec or higher oil filter at every oil changes. These filters most survive intervals of 15,000 miles, as some car manufacturers specify.
It is a good practice to install quality parts to your high quality European import car. There is no substitute for quality motor oils and quality oil filters.
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